Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps Waste Clearance Tooting has taken, and continues to take, to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our business operations and supply chains. Waste Clearance Tooting operates as a local waste management and clearance provider, and we recognise our responsibility to uphold the highest ethical standards and to protect the rights and dignity of all individuals connected to our operations.

Modern slavery encompasses slavery, servitude, human trafficking and forced or compulsory labour. Waste Clearance Tooting adopts a zero-tolerance policy to all forms of modern slavery and is fully committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all business dealings and relationships.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy

Waste Clearance Tooting has a clear and unequivocal zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery and human trafficking. We do not accept, condone or overlook any practice that involves the exploitation, coercion or abuse of individuals, whether in our own operations or across our supply chain.

All managers and employees are required to uphold this policy and to conduct business in a manner that respects human rights, fair working conditions and lawful employment practices. Any breach of this policy by employees may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. We also reserve the right to terminate relationships with suppliers, contractors or business partners who fail to uphold these standards.

Our Supply Chain and Supplier Audits

We work with a range of suppliers and contractors, including providers of vehicles, uniforms, equipment, recycling facilities, and temporary labour services. We understand that modern slavery risks may arise in these supply chains, particularly where lower-skilled or manual work is involved or where sub-contracting is common.

To address these risks, Waste Clearance Tooting is committed to reviewing and, where appropriate, auditing suppliers to ensure compliance with our ethical expectations. Our supplier due diligence measures include, where proportionate to the level of risk, requesting information on labour practices, working conditions, recruitment methods, and compliance with employment legislation.

We prioritise ongoing relationships with suppliers who can demonstrate robust policies, transparent practices and a shared commitment to preventing modern slavery. Where potential concerns are identified, we will engage with suppliers to understand the issue, seek corrective action and, if necessary, discontinue the relationship if improvements cannot be demonstrated.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Waste Clearance Tooting encourages all employees, agency workers, contractors and suppliers to speak up if they have concerns about modern slavery, human trafficking or any unethical behaviour related to our operations or supply chain.

Concerns can be raised directly with line managers, senior management or through our internal reporting channels. Reports may be made in confidence, and we will treat all disclosures seriously and sensitively. We will not tolerate any retaliation or detrimental treatment towards individuals who raise concerns in good faith, and we will take appropriate steps to protect whistleblowers.

Whenever concerns are reported, we will promptly investigate the matter, take remedial action where required, and review relevant processes to reduce the risk of similar issues occurring in future.

Training, Awareness and Continuous Improvement

We recognise that awareness and understanding are essential to preventing modern slavery. Waste Clearance Tooting provides guidance to relevant employees, particularly those involved in procurement, recruitment and contract management, so they can identify potential warning signs of exploitation and know how to respond.

We are committed to strengthening our internal procedures over time, improving our supplier assessments and embedding consideration of modern slavery risks into everyday decision-making. We regularly review external guidance and sector developments to refine our approach and benchmark our practices against emerging standards.

Annual Review of this Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually by the management of Waste Clearance Tooting to ensure it remains appropriate to the nature and scale of our operations, and responsive to any new or emerging risks in our supply chains.

As part of the annual review, we consider the effectiveness of our existing measures, any reported concerns, outcomes of supplier assessments, changes in legislation and feedback from stakeholders. Where necessary, we update our policies, training and procedures to strengthen our response to modern slavery risks.

This statement reflects Waste Clearance Tooting's ongoing commitment to transparency, ethical conduct and the protection of human rights within our business and supply chains.